Mission
The mission of PATTS is to prepare motivated individuals for meaningful careers in the union carpentry trade through intensive hands-on training, realistic job-site expectations, human-centered leadership development, and direct connections to signatory contractors and our registered apprenticeship programs. PATTS helps participants build technical readiness, professional confidence, personal accountability, and the work habits needed to contribute safely and respectfully to a construction team.
Vision
The vision of PATTS is to be a leading pre-apprenticeship model that expands access to respected skilled-trade careers and prepares technically capable, emotionally intelligent, and human-centered professionals. PATTS seeks to strengthen the future workforce by creating a clear, credible, and attainable pathway from potential to employment, apprenticeship, and long-term career success.
Program Details
This program provides pre-apprentices with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to begin a successful career in the construction industry. Participants will receive training in tape measure reading, proper tool use and safety, ladder safety, physical conditioning for the demands of the trade, jobsite material handling, and equipment safety.
In addition to hands-on training, participants may have the opportunity to meet and speak with industry contractors to learn about jobsite expectations, career opportunities, and workplace success. Active jobsite tours may also be available, providing real-world exposure to the construction environment.
Participant Requirements
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Maintain reliable transportation beginning on day one.*(a)
- Pass the required drug screen and comply with applicable random screening requirements.
- Be able to participate in exterior job-site conditions, including cold, heat, humidity, and sun.
- Arrive on time and prepared for every training day.
- Bring lunch, hydration, and a change of clothes as directed.
- Wear appropriate long work pants, an elbow-length shirt, and hard-sole work boots.*(b)
- Follow all safety instructions, program rules, and professional conduct expectations.
- Understand that participants may be removed for failing to meet safety, attendance, conduct, or industry expectations.
*(a) Reliable transportation- Lift/Uber/Metro/Bistate/Ride Share/Carpool are not considered reliable transportation
*(b) (no tank tops or shorts will be allowed); dress for the weather.